For the most effective air purifier results, it’s all about location, location, location. In extreme cases, it could even damage the purifier. It’s important to ensure your air purifier has clearance at the top, bottom, and sides. Credit: Marty Baldwin So what about placing an air purifier on a shelf? Putting an air purifier on a rack is practically equivalent to setting it against a wall. Racks can hinder purifiers, she advises....
Heres how to incorporate this feathery trend into your decor this year, according to interior designers. Historically featured inchinoiserie murals, birds often signify wealth and status when used in decor. Try it in subtle and understated ways, using the decor as an accent rather than the focal point. Credit:Design: Melinda James / Photo: Angela Newton Roy Photography For a bathroom, go with a fun, printed shower curtain or bath rug....
A combination of tequila and orange liqueur makes these classic margaritas full of good spirit(s). Margaritas are a well-balanced drink that is fruity, sweet, and sour all at once. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Credit: Andy Lyons Chill mixture until ready to serve. Rim the Glasses Spread salt on a small plate. Rub rims of eight glasses with lime wedges. Dip rims of glasses in salt to coat. Add Ice Fill prepared glasses with ice....
We really love the creative cheese recipes taking the world by storm. When we made and tested the recipe, it just took one bite, and we were hooked. So what is whipped feta? Credit:Katlyn Moncada There are a few variations out there (such asthis oneby the amazing Ina Garten). but a classic take on the dish comes from Jamie Milne of@everything_delish. It features a blend of feta, cream cheese, olive oil, honey, and lemon zest....
Ingredients Graham Cracker Crust 1(14-oz. Cover and chill about 1 hour or until firm. Fold whipped cream into lime mixture. Credit: Jason Donnelly Spoon filling evenly into crust-lined pie plate. Cover and freeze for 2 to 4 hours or until firm. Keep remaining cream chilled until ready to serve. To serve, remove pie from freezer. Spread whipped cream over filling. If desired, sprinkle with additional lime peel. In a medium bowl combine graham cracker crumbs and sugar....
Out of white pepper? We’re sharing white pepper substitutes and tips for using ground pepper. You probably have black pepper in your pantry and use it often. But what if your recipe calls for white pepper, and you don’t have any? What is a white pepper substitute? Can you substitute black pepper for white pepper? Read on to find out the best white pepper substitutes for your recipes. White Pepper vs....
Use the small hole in your coffee bag to determine how fresh the beans are. Here we’ll explain why. That chemical reaction creates a lot of carbon dioxide. Getty Images.Credit: Getty Images The degassing doesn’t happen all at once. When coffee beans are bagged shortly after roasting, they’ll continue releasing carbon dioxide inside their packaging. The valve helps you determine which bag of coffee to buy. Getty Images.Credit: Getty Images...
In one West coast state, theyre being sold for $7.37 per dozen! Why Is There an Egg Shortage? Iowa is also the top egg-producing state in the country, under normal circumstances. Credit: Karla Conrad Backyard chickens in 19 states have also been affected, theCDCconfirms. So how and why did this happen? That said, avian flu isnt the only factor, according to experts at theAmerican Egg Board. Credit: Blaine Moats One dozen eggs clocked in at about $1....
Theyre long and narrowsometimes even twice as long as the average slicing cucumberwith a thin, edible skin. Here, were solving that mystery and breaking down everything else you oughta know about English cucumbers. What Are English Cucumbers? Credit:Getty Images / Bloomberg Creative Their milder flavor, thinner skins, and nearly seedless flesh make English cucumbers ideal for salads and snacks. Why Are English Cucumbers Wrapped in Plastic? The plastic wrapping helps to retain moisture and protect the vegetable until it is ready to be consumed....
Droopy or curled foliage on this shrub is a sure sign your plant isn’t happy. Here’s how to diagnose and correct the problem. Depending on the season, there are actually several reasons these shrubs might start looking unhappy. Credit: Randall Schieber If you do that each year, youll be rewarded with lots of flowers the next spring. The shrub is trying to keep water from evaporating from its leaves. Keep that needed moisture in the ground byadding two inches of mulch....
Not all fertilizers are the same. Here’s what you should know before you buy. Here’s what you gotta know. Credit: Greg Scheidemann Nitrogen(N) gets the growth show on the road. Phosphorus(P) is needed for developing flowers, fruits, and root systems. Potassium(K) keeps roots healthy and also aids flowers and fruits. It helps plantstolerate stress, such as drought. What Happens When Plants Don’t Get Enough N-P-K? Annuals such aspetuniasandmarigoldsand most vegetables live out their lives during the warmer months of a single year....
Years of traditional plant breeding have made this unfairly-disliked vegetable tastier. Much of the vegetable’s meteoric rise in popularity has to do with a major makeover of its flavor. These compounds are what give sproutsand other cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, kale, and cabbagea bitter flavor. Credit: Jason Donnelly There are two genotypes of TAS2R38, the “taster” and the “non-taster” jot down. Instead, the better-tasting varieties came about through years of painstaking traditional plant breeding....
This flavorful, seasonal fruit offers color and nutrition in equal measure. Did you know thatcitrus fruitsare among the few fruits in season during the winter? One delicioustype of orangethat you may not be familiar with is the cara cara orange. Credit: bhofack2 / Getty Images What are cara cara oranges? In the United States, they primarily grow in California during the winter months. Plus, if the color doesnt wow you, the flavor certainly will....
